THOMAS McKOWN, blacksmith, Washburn; was born in Pittsubrgh, Penn., Feb. 1, 1847; learned the trade of blacksmith at Wheeling, Va., then removed to Keokuk, Iowa, was engaged by the United States on the Government works; came to Wisconsin March 22, 1876, and worked for Mr. Harris, enlisted in the 129th Ohio V. I. His wife, Sarah Harsha, was born in Mifflin, Iowa Co., in 1856; married in 1872; they have three children - Elmer, Delia F., Herbert. In politics, Republican; a liberal believer.

This biography generously submitted by Roxanne Munns.